Verizon Communications (VZ) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

分组1 - Verizon Communications (VZ) stock increased by 1.45% to $41.26, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.11% and the Dow's loss of 0.07% [1] - Over the past month, Verizon's stock has risen by 2.47%, contrasting with a 1.07% loss in the Computer and Technology sector and a 0.08% gain in the S&P 500 [1] 分组2 - Analysts expect Verizon to report earnings of $1.08 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 1.82%, while revenue is forecasted at $35.92 billion, indicating a 0.67% growth [2] - For the full year, earnings are projected at $4.7 per share and revenue at $137.88 billion, showing increases of 2.4% and 2.29% respectively from the previous year [3] 分组3 - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Verizon as 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate having increased by 0.01% in the past month [5] - Verizon's Forward P/E ratio stands at 8.66, significantly lower than the industry average of 18.58, indicating it is trading at a discount [6] 分组4 - Verizon has a PEG ratio of 3.62, compared to the industry average of 1.48, suggesting a higher expected earnings growth rate relative to its price [7] - The Wireless National industry, which includes Verizon, ranks in the top 34% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [7][8]